Practising common exception words
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can correctly write common exception words using cursive handwriting.
Key learning points
- Common exception words do not follow regular spelling or phonics rules.
- The words start with a lead in on the line and finish with a lead out.
- Letters in the common exception words will be joined using a range of joins depending on the letters in the word.
- There is appropriate spacing between the letters.
- You don't lift your pencil to form the joins.
Keywords
Common exception word - a word that does not follow the regular phonics or spelling rules
Join - how the letters are connected together
Letter string - a group of letters that are written together in a word
Letter spacing - the amount of space between individual letters in a word, ensuring they are evenly spread out for clear and legible writing
Common misconception
As the words get longer, children can rush, causing the letter spacing to become uneven and the writing illegible.
Remind and model to the children that the flow and movement of the pencil is the same at the end of the word as it is at the beginning.
Teacher tip
Having a visual of the different joins can support the children to choose the correct join and become more independent in their writing.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Letter spacing refers to...
Q2.Select the letter strings that would use the first join.
Q3.Select the letter strings that would use the second join.
Q4.Select the letter strings that would use the third join.
Q5.Select the letter strings that would use the fourth join.
Q6.The first join goes from the baseline to the...
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